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Boulevard Tailgating
The Boulevard is one of college football's premier upscale tailgating traditions before every home game.
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32,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Dallas football stadium known for modern upgrades and Mustang traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Ford Stadium
- Location
- Dallas
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Peruna
Peruna, the live miniature horse mascot, is one of the sport's most unique live mascots.
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Special EventsIconic
Red & Blue Out
Gerald J. Ford Stadium fills with red and blue during marquee games.
Architecture
Collegiate-Georgian Architecture
Collegiate-Georgian Architecture — an architectural landmark of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, home of the SMU Mustangs.
Architecture
Garry Weber End Zone Complex
Garry Weber End Zone Complex — an architectural landmark of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, home of the SMU Mustangs.
Architecture
Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall — an architectural landmark of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, home of the SMU Mustangs.
Architecture
Paul B. Loyd Jr. All-Sports Center
Paul B. Loyd Jr. All-Sports Center — an architectural landmark of Gerald J. Ford Stadium, home of the SMU Mustangs.
History
Doak Walker Plaza
Doak Walker Plaza — a landmark celebrating SMU Mustangs history at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
History
Doak Walker Statue
Doak Walker Statue — a landmark celebrating SMU Mustangs history at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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Signature
Boulevard Tailgate
The Boulevard tailgate on SMU’s tree-lined campus drive — Dallas’s signature pregame scene.
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Displays
Doak Walker Tribute
Tribute to Heisman winner Doak Walker, SMU’s greatest player.
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Historic Marker
Legacy Plaza
Plaza celebrating SMU football history outside Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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Rituals
Mustang Band
The SMU Mustang Band, the “Best Dressed Band in the Land,” performs in Oxford-gray suits.
Statue
Mustang Statue
Mustang sculpture at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, a gameday photo landmark.
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Rituals
Mustang Walk
The Mustangs walk through fans before entering Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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Displays
Pony Express
Exhibits on the Pony Express era and SMU’s 1980s championship teams.
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Displays
SMU Hall of Fame
Honors Mustangs athletes, coaches, and contributors.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 2000-presentSMU MustangsNCAAF
Getting there
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